Assistant Purchasing Manager

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Assistant Purchasing ManagerApply locations DIR / HOUSTON, TX time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR100652Why work with us?Proven people.

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Assistant Purchasing Manager

======== Essential Job Functions ========

• Issues purchase orders to suppliers based on the designated stock level and lead-time.

• Assists department manager to manage all purchasing department personnel matters and
job performances

• Maintains and analyzes order receiving records from different suppliers, including but not
limited to quality and quantities, and determines the best procurement option for the company.

• Evaluates and assures the qualities of received items are consistent with purchase orders

• Ensures product quality by sampling and customer feedback; addresses problems to suppliers
and resolves the issues.

• Researches and selects prospective vendors and negotiates prices/contracts.

• Coordinates with purchasing team to build and maintain relationships with suppliers; assures
the quality of products, timely delivery, and compliance of contracts are consistently addressed.

• Sets up vendor numbers and item stock numbers in a timely manner.

• Analyzes and forecasts product sales volume and market demands, and creates purchase orders
based on sales volume, demands, and inventory level

• Assists department manager to manage all aspects of liquor, refrigerated, frozen, and dry food,
non-food purchases, including sourcing, price negotiations, transportation planning, and product
development.

• Counts item inventory whenever the numbers are inconsistent to the warehouse inventory
records.

• Frequently reviews inventory for discrepancies, large volume outbound orders, slow selling
items, and expired items and works with the warehouse for resolutions

• Develops and executes purchasing strategies to support the organization's business objectives

• Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours

• Other duties as required

• Obligation to answer to all upper management as requested

======== Physical Requirements ========

• Able to sit and work in an office setting for the majority of the day

• Able to use the computer and type for extended periods

• Able to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 40 pounds occasionally

• Working Conditions
o Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the office

======== Other Requirements========

• Business level English required

• Business level Japanese required

• Maintains a positive attitude

• Able to work independently and as a team

• Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree in business preferred

• 3+ years of Japanese food purchasing experiences required

======== Knowledge and Skills========

• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Possesses basic mathematical knowledge such as markups, discounts, counting inventory,
weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc.

• Has strong customer service and problem-solving skills

• Has strong communications and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrates basic Microsoft Office proficiency

• Communications and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of ERP systems

• Knowledge of Japanese foods/non-food items and kitchen supplies

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